February 7
February 7
Brandon and your family remain in our hearts and every prayer.
With love, the Achcar family.
With love, the Achcar family.
This website was created in memory of our beloved Brandon, born on July 16, 2001 and passed away on January 18, 2016. May his memories live with us forever.
We share with you his life story and the happy memories we have in the form of photos and videos in the next pages. We encourage all of Brandon's family and friends to share stories, happy memories, photos, videos, songs and any other tribute here.
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February 7
February 7
Hey Brandon,
Just checking in and saying hi :). I cant believe time is moving this fast... I've been trying to play volleyball more but its hard here in San Francisco -- everyone is too good haha. Also, they added a new rank in league -- Emerald! I've still been stuck at pretty much the same elo since high school though, so honestly, you're not missing much. Miss you lots and talk to you soon!
Marcus
Just checking in and saying hi :). I cant believe time is moving this fast... I've been trying to play volleyball more but its hard here in San Francisco -- everyone is too good haha. Also, they added a new rank in league -- Emerald! I've still been stuck at pretty much the same elo since high school though, so honestly, you're not missing much. Miss you lots and talk to you soon!
Marcus
January 19
January 19
Thinking of you Brandon and sending a hug from us-- and to your family. The Galeys
January 19
January 19
No matter how many years go by, I miss you and smile thinking of you all the same. You continue to help me and our family in ways none of us could have ever imagined.
Love you kiddo!
Love you kiddo!
January 19
January 19
Hi Brandon,
Thinking of you a lot this week. I can't believe it's been 8 years since we last spoke. We miss you so much and I hope you're doing well up there. Life is flying by and I can't believe we've all graduated from college! I'll write again soon.
Love always,
Megan
Thinking of you a lot this week. I can't believe it's been 8 years since we last spoke. We miss you so much and I hope you're doing well up there. Life is flying by and I can't believe we've all graduated from college! I'll write again soon.
Love always,
Megan
January 19
January 19
Hi my beautiful friend,
Thinking of you.
Lots of love ❤️
Thinking of you.
Lots of love ❤️
January 18
January 18
Hi Brandon, I have met you through your mom, my middle school classmate. I am sure you are enjoying your life now in heaven and the universe. Please say hi to Sammy.
Katya
Katya
January 18
January 18
Hi Brandon!
I've been thinking about you extra lately. This day is always so tough and though it's been 8 whole years, I'm still missing you just the same.
It really feels like it was yesterday that we were walking to class together and now suddenly I'm at my first job and life is just moving so fast. It's all very scary and I know you'd have the best advice but I'm comforted even just being able to write to you here. Hope all is well and sending you so much love <3
Love,
Adrienne
I've been thinking about you extra lately. This day is always so tough and though it's been 8 whole years, I'm still missing you just the same.
It really feels like it was yesterday that we were walking to class together and now suddenly I'm at my first job and life is just moving so fast. It's all very scary and I know you'd have the best advice but I'm comforted even just being able to write to you here. Hope all is well and sending you so much love <3
Love,
Adrienne
January 18
January 18
Hey Brandon!
Thinking of you. It’s insane how quickly time passes - I feel like high school was just a couple years ago, but in reality we’ve graduated college and are all supposed to be real adults already. It’s amazing, but so, so terrifying. Miss and love you.
Thinking of you. It’s insane how quickly time passes - I feel like high school was just a couple years ago, but in reality we’ve graduated college and are all supposed to be real adults already. It’s amazing, but so, so terrifying. Miss and love you.
January 18
January 18
Hard to believe that eight years have passed. Always in our thoughts.
January 18
January 18
To My Baby,
It’s been eight years since your last goodnight kiss.
Wonder how far your adventures have taken you in the infinite universe. Don’t forget to come back and visit your friends and family from time to time.
Meet you on the other side one day.
Love you always always,
Mommy
It’s been eight years since your last goodnight kiss.
Wonder how far your adventures have taken you in the infinite universe. Don’t forget to come back and visit your friends and family from time to time.
Meet you on the other side one day.
Love you always always,
Mommy
January 17
January 17
Hey Brandon,
haven’t checked in with you here in ages, I hope you’ve been killing it with whatever you’re up to now
It’s crazy to think that it’s been 8 years since our last vb practice alongside each other …. and 8 years since your last pep talk to me on the bus ride home :’) lol
Somehow i always find myself working on this day, and its somehow always the most challenging shoot conditions… (i hate the snow here…)
Thank you for watching over me all these years and guiding me down this path.
Always thinking of you,
Arjun
haven’t checked in with you here in ages, I hope you’ve been killing it with whatever you’re up to now
It’s crazy to think that it’s been 8 years since our last vb practice alongside each other …. and 8 years since your last pep talk to me on the bus ride home :’) lol
Somehow i always find myself working on this day, and its somehow always the most challenging shoot conditions… (i hate the snow here…)
Thank you for watching over me all these years and guiding me down this path.
Always thinking of you,
Arjun
January 13
January 13
Sometimes, it's just hard to move on, even when life expects you to do so. After all this time, I still haven't fully accepted that you're not here.
I dreamt yesterday that we were sharing a deep conversation, kind of like the ones we had in Humanities all those years ago. In the dream, we met at a coffee shop in Stanley and talked about how our post-college life has been. Minutes turned into hours and the storeowner wanted to kick us out, but I was just so engrossed in the conversation. Oh, what would I give to speak with you again . . .
With your intellect, natural talent, and eagerness to learn, you were leaps and bounds ahead of your age. You could have been anything you wanted to be, and then some.
No matter where life goes, I will always remember Brandon Lin. Shine on, my brother.
I dreamt yesterday that we were sharing a deep conversation, kind of like the ones we had in Humanities all those years ago. In the dream, we met at a coffee shop in Stanley and talked about how our post-college life has been. Minutes turned into hours and the storeowner wanted to kick us out, but I was just so engrossed in the conversation. Oh, what would I give to speak with you again . . .
With your intellect, natural talent, and eagerness to learn, you were leaps and bounds ahead of your age. You could have been anything you wanted to be, and then some.
No matter where life goes, I will always remember Brandon Lin. Shine on, my brother.
December 9, 2023
December 9, 2023
Hey,
I’ve been missing you way too much. It’s almost Christmas and NYE and it brings me back to those days where we’d have huge family reunions filled with love and joy. These days, it feels like everything’s changed and I don’t feel that love and happiness anymore. I feel so distant from everyone in the family and constantly ask myself how did things become this way? There’s so many questions I have unanswered but for now, I’ll keep reassuring myself that we’re alright and things will work out someday. Wherever you are, I hope you’re having fun and still smiling that contagious smile of yours.
Wish you were here,
Natalie
I’ve been missing you way too much. It’s almost Christmas and NYE and it brings me back to those days where we’d have huge family reunions filled with love and joy. These days, it feels like everything’s changed and I don’t feel that love and happiness anymore. I feel so distant from everyone in the family and constantly ask myself how did things become this way? There’s so many questions I have unanswered but for now, I’ll keep reassuring myself that we’re alright and things will work out someday. Wherever you are, I hope you’re having fun and still smiling that contagious smile of yours.
Wish you were here,
Natalie
December 7, 2023
December 7, 2023
Hey Brandon!
Been thinking of you a lot lately and just wanted to say hi and check in on you. Hope you're doing well. Life has been pretty chaotic but I'm finally beginning to feel more settled in NYC. :) Wishing you were here to be experiencing it all with us.
Love always,
Megan
Been thinking of you a lot lately and just wanted to say hi and check in on you. Hope you're doing well. Life has been pretty chaotic but I'm finally beginning to feel more settled in NYC. :) Wishing you were here to be experiencing it all with us.
Love always,
Megan
November 15, 2023
November 15, 2023
Brandon!
How's it going man?! Nothing new or special to add, just wanted to say what's up and check in.
Hope all is well.
Calvin
How's it going man?! Nothing new or special to add, just wanted to say what's up and check in.
Hope all is well.
Calvin
October 25, 2023
October 25, 2023
hi brandon,
thinking of you today :) I can't add a photo here but back in July I wrote you a little note in a random church in Inverness, Scotland. It was in front of a knitted butterfly tapestry where people were invited to write to their loved ones that they've lost. I've seen so many butterflies today and it just reminded me of you and some of our jokes.
I hope you're doing well and are taking care <3 So nice to think that you're in everything and you are everywhere.
Love you lots always and forever.
thinking of you today :) I can't add a photo here but back in July I wrote you a little note in a random church in Inverness, Scotland. It was in front of a knitted butterfly tapestry where people were invited to write to their loved ones that they've lost. I've seen so many butterflies today and it just reminded me of you and some of our jokes.
I hope you're doing well and are taking care <3 So nice to think that you're in everything and you are everywhere.
Love you lots always and forever.
October 23, 2023
October 23, 2023
I find myself surprised, in pleasant manner, by the currentness and commitment of our peers. Their messages lighten my heart, both by their dedication and satisfaction that they too, are well. You are not forgotten, despite these many years.
Now we were hardly friends, but I consider each of our class cohort as defining in my life. And thus I hold distant but fond memories of shared discussions, group assignments, and childish arguments. It's silly, but I have strong memories of your particularly harsh editing of my papers. I always considered you brilliant, and oft I wonder where you might've been today.
I lost a friend today, and I thought of you. I don't consider it fair for youth to be taken so swiftly. But knowing that their presence will persevere, is comforting and I consider you testament to that fact. So rest well Brandon, and know you are missed.
Now we were hardly friends, but I consider each of our class cohort as defining in my life. And thus I hold distant but fond memories of shared discussions, group assignments, and childish arguments. It's silly, but I have strong memories of your particularly harsh editing of my papers. I always considered you brilliant, and oft I wonder where you might've been today.
I lost a friend today, and I thought of you. I don't consider it fair for youth to be taken so swiftly. But knowing that their presence will persevere, is comforting and I consider you testament to that fact. So rest well Brandon, and know you are missed.
July 27, 2023
July 27, 2023
Hey Brandon,
Missing you a lot today. There’s so much going on in my life, just got into an internship with the District Attorney’s Witness Division. Wish I could tell you about those trials! I remember when you would tell me about preparing some food and thinking we didn’t have enough, feels like that sometimes these days :/. Thankful for you and your family. We love and miss you. Happy belated 22nd.
Your friend,
Sid
Missing you a lot today. There’s so much going on in my life, just got into an internship with the District Attorney’s Witness Division. Wish I could tell you about those trials! I remember when you would tell me about preparing some food and thinking we didn’t have enough, feels like that sometimes these days :/. Thankful for you and your family. We love and miss you. Happy belated 22nd.
Your friend,
Sid
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Hey Brandon,
Happy belated 22nd! I remember the times we would talk about both having summer birthdays close to each other. I hope you celebrated with lots of fries and sprite. We miss you so much, but I know you're watching down on all of us. It's crazy how fast life is flying by. I just moved to NYC and started work! I'll write again soon. :)
Love always,
Megan
Happy belated 22nd! I remember the times we would talk about both having summer birthdays close to each other. I hope you celebrated with lots of fries and sprite. We miss you so much, but I know you're watching down on all of us. It's crazy how fast life is flying by. I just moved to NYC and started work! I'll write again soon. :)
Love always,
Megan
July 24, 2023
July 24, 2023
Thinking of you Brandon, and all of your wonderful family.
July 18, 2023
July 18, 2023
Hey dude,
Happy belated 22. Things are going well. Got lost for a bit but keeping busy to get back on track. I'll talk to you soon and hope you're celebrating.
Wish you all the best,
Cal
Happy belated 22. Things are going well. Got lost for a bit but keeping busy to get back on track. I'll talk to you soon and hope you're celebrating.
Wish you all the best,
Cal
July 17, 2023
July 17, 2023
Hey Brandon,
How’s it going? Happy late birthday! I can’t believe you’re 22 already.
I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and wanted to go see you on Saturday and Sunday, but I didn’t have a ride. I’ll find a way to visit you as soon as I get the chance though.
I’m going through a pretty tough time but find solace in looking at all the photos, videos, and memories. Sometimes, I wish I was more like you: positive, and always having a smile on your face. I also wish I was able to get to know you better and spend more time with you before you had to leave, but hopefully you get the chance to read these messages and know how much I miss you.
Hope you’re having a great time wherever you are, and that we’ll see each other soon.
Wish you were here,
Natalie
How’s it going? Happy late birthday! I can’t believe you’re 22 already.
I’ve been thinking about you a lot lately and wanted to go see you on Saturday and Sunday, but I didn’t have a ride. I’ll find a way to visit you as soon as I get the chance though.
I’m going through a pretty tough time but find solace in looking at all the photos, videos, and memories. Sometimes, I wish I was more like you: positive, and always having a smile on your face. I also wish I was able to get to know you better and spend more time with you before you had to leave, but hopefully you get the chance to read these messages and know how much I miss you.
Hope you’re having a great time wherever you are, and that we’ll see each other soon.
Wish you were here,
Natalie
July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023
Happy birthday sweet angel!
We miss you every day. Thank you for being a constant reminder of how special each moment we have on earth is. And thank you for watching over us. I hope you're eating a birthday cake in heaven today❤️
Love,
Ate
We miss you every day. Thank you for being a constant reminder of how special each moment we have on earth is. And thank you for watching over us. I hope you're eating a birthday cake in heaven today❤️
Love,
Ate
July 16, 2023
July 16, 2023
To my baby,
Miss you as always, today and every day. Instead of what should have been, I wonder on the what could be and let that drive the wings of my hope.
Love,
Mommy
To Brandon’s classmates,
Happy graduation for those of you who have graduated. Here’s wishing you wonderful experiences in the days and years to come.
Miss you as always, today and every day. Instead of what should have been, I wonder on the what could be and let that drive the wings of my hope.
Love,
Mommy
To Brandon’s classmates,
Happy graduation for those of you who have graduated. Here’s wishing you wonderful experiences in the days and years to come.
March 31, 2023
March 31, 2023
Hey Brandon,
Just wanted to say hi. Been thinking of you a lot lately. It's crazy how fast life is moving and to think that we are graduating in less than a month. Hope you're doing well--miss you so much. :)
Love always,
Megan
Just wanted to say hi. Been thinking of you a lot lately. It's crazy how fast life is moving and to think that we are graduating in less than a month. Hope you're doing well--miss you so much. :)
Love always,
Megan
February 16, 2023
February 16, 2023
Hi Brandon,
I hope that this message finds you well and at a good time. It's been too long, and that's my fault; I'm sorry. I hope everything you're up to is going fine and dandy. I've been so busy growing up, crazy to think it's been 7 years now since I first stepped foot on HKIS' campus. Things are different now. I'm having quite a tough start to the year: some major changes, tons of work, and just recovered from being crazy sick. Such is life. We don't pray for easier times, we pray for the strength to get through a difficult one. There's a lot I want to fill you in on, but I'm sure you're busy too. Just know that we're all still fighting on. Keep adventuring on star man.
Sending love,
Cal
I hope that this message finds you well and at a good time. It's been too long, and that's my fault; I'm sorry. I hope everything you're up to is going fine and dandy. I've been so busy growing up, crazy to think it's been 7 years now since I first stepped foot on HKIS' campus. Things are different now. I'm having quite a tough start to the year: some major changes, tons of work, and just recovered from being crazy sick. Such is life. We don't pray for easier times, we pray for the strength to get through a difficult one. There's a lot I want to fill you in on, but I'm sure you're busy too. Just know that we're all still fighting on. Keep adventuring on star man.
Sending love,
Cal
January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023
Hey Brandon,
Crazy how it’s been 7 years already. Time flies by so fast and I wish we spent more time with each other, but I still miss you and wish you were here. Hope you’re doing well and that we’ll see each other again someday. Thinking of you today and every day.
Love,
Natalie
Crazy how it’s been 7 years already. Time flies by so fast and I wish we spent more time with each other, but I still miss you and wish you were here. Hope you’re doing well and that we’ll see each other again someday. Thinking of you today and every day.
Love,
Natalie
January 19, 2023
January 19, 2023
Hey Brandon,
Miss and love you everyday but especially today. Sending you many hugs, sprite, and those rice crackers i’d steal from you at lunch. Wish we could be doing laps again but I know I’ll see you again some day :).
Lots of love to you,
Ilona
Miss and love you everyday but especially today. Sending you many hugs, sprite, and those rice crackers i’d steal from you at lunch. Wish we could be doing laps again but I know I’ll see you again some day :).
Lots of love to you,
Ilona
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
Hi Brandon,
Thinking about you! Life’s moving real fast, graduating college soon. Wine & dine was like what— 8 years ago?
Crazy. Miss you.
Will
Thinking about you! Life’s moving real fast, graduating college soon. Wine & dine was like what— 8 years ago?
Crazy. Miss you.
Will
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
I love you and think of you all the time, as so many of us here do. I hope you feel loved and appreciated. You are still bringing so much positivity and good to the lives of those you touched, which is an incredible feat.
Love,
Ate
Love,
Ate
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
Hey Brandon,
I can't believe it's been 7 years. I still think about you all the time and it's crazy how much time has flown by. To think we're all graduating from college this year is insane, and I wish you were here to go through it all with us. I have no doubt you'd be graduating from Stanford, just like you always dreamed. :) I miss you so much and hope you're enjoying yourself wherever you are. Eat lots of fries and drink lots of sprite! I'll write again soon.
Love always,
Megan
I can't believe it's been 7 years. I still think about you all the time and it's crazy how much time has flown by. To think we're all graduating from college this year is insane, and I wish you were here to go through it all with us. I have no doubt you'd be graduating from Stanford, just like you always dreamed. :) I miss you so much and hope you're enjoying yourself wherever you are. Eat lots of fries and drink lots of sprite! I'll write again soon.
Love always,
Megan
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
Hi Brandon!!
Missing you more than ever today. It's unbelievable how fast time passes and how much has changed but I still think about you every day all the same. I hope you're doing well and that you can feel the love I'm sending you from here <3
Adrienne
Missing you more than ever today. It's unbelievable how fast time passes and how much has changed but I still think about you every day all the same. I hope you're doing well and that you can feel the love I'm sending you from here <3
Adrienne
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
It's been 7 years. Miss you just as much today as every other day in these years. Look forward to hearing about all your adventures one day.
Love you to infinity.
Mommy
Love you to infinity.
Mommy
January 18, 2023
January 18, 2023
7 years, can’t believe it. It feel’s like yesterday we were all sitting in class enjoying simpler times, now we’re all graduating from college. Man I wish you were here with us, but not a day goes by that you’re not by our sides. I know you’re watching down on us and being that protector we all need.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAgct9yKgxI&ab_channel=KLB
You remember this Brandon? It was one of our favorite songs that year. I find myself coming back to this song from our AMIS trip on this day every year. Before we started this song Mr. Mudra our conductor put his hand to his heart and whispered to us “always remember these moments together, keep them close to your heart” For that reason it’s a moment I’ve never forgotten. But I’ve also never forgotten it cause you were there man. You made that trip amazing for each and every one of us, just being yourself and being the best guy we could ask for. You’ll always be close to my heart Brandon. Love you and miss you man, hope you’re doing well out there.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAgct9yKgxI&ab_channel=KLB
You remember this Brandon? It was one of our favorite songs that year. I find myself coming back to this song from our AMIS trip on this day every year. Before we started this song Mr. Mudra our conductor put his hand to his heart and whispered to us “always remember these moments together, keep them close to your heart” For that reason it’s a moment I’ve never forgotten. But I’ve also never forgotten it cause you were there man. You made that trip amazing for each and every one of us, just being yourself and being the best guy we could ask for. You’ll always be close to my heart Brandon. Love you and miss you man, hope you’re doing well out there.
January 7, 2023
January 7, 2023
Every few months I think about you and I am still devastated. It hurts me to think that you would have been graduating this year and off to an undoubtedly amazing career doing something that I am sure would help save the world in your own eclectic scientific way. You touched many, many, lives as is evident with all of these posts and that in itself is a tribute to you and your legacy. But it still doesn’t change how heartbreaking it is that you’re not here. I think about you and dwell on our similar backgrounds, interests, and even sometimes personalities - and it just makes me even more sad.
When I had a chance to say something at your remembrance, my inner compass told me that you would have wanted all of us to carry on and carry your legacy of being ambitious, and working hard. But, I think as the pandemic and other things in life have changed for me and all of us, I think it is also equally important to accept that I still have deep reservoirs of sadness and a longing to see you. Wish I could bump in to you, hug you, and ask how college is going in a busy street in Hong Kong. Hope you are good up there bro
When I had a chance to say something at your remembrance, my inner compass told me that you would have wanted all of us to carry on and carry your legacy of being ambitious, and working hard. But, I think as the pandemic and other things in life have changed for me and all of us, I think it is also equally important to accept that I still have deep reservoirs of sadness and a longing to see you. Wish I could bump in to you, hug you, and ask how college is going in a busy street in Hong Kong. Hope you are good up there bro
December 8, 2022
December 8, 2022
Got a job!
Life is moving fast wanted to read old messages. Wildly inappropriate, of course.
Wish we had just a little more time— you know what I mean. can’t shake it but love ya nonetheless.
Thinking of you.
Hope things are good
Love,
Will
Life is moving fast wanted to read old messages. Wildly inappropriate, of course.
Wish we had just a little more time— you know what I mean. can’t shake it but love ya nonetheless.
Thinking of you.
Hope things are good
Love,
Will
November 28, 2022
November 28, 2022
hi Brandon,
I wanted to write to say that I love you brother.
I'm excited for this busy season ahead, but I know that you're up there above watching and guiding me on this every step. I'm grateful to have you in my life even if only in spirit, and I hope you're existing in peace and the knowledge that you are eternally loved.
Your homie,
Max
I wanted to write to say that I love you brother.
I'm excited for this busy season ahead, but I know that you're up there above watching and guiding me on this every step. I'm grateful to have you in my life even if only in spirit, and I hope you're existing in peace and the knowledge that you are eternally loved.
Your homie,
Max
September 22, 2022
September 22, 2022
Hey Brandon,
I've been thinking a lot about you recently. School is so crazy and it is insane that we are all seniors in college! Even more insane that I'm about to take my MCAT and start applying to medical schools. Growing up is pretty scary, but I still really wish you were here to experience it all with us. Miss you every day.
Love,
Ava
I've been thinking a lot about you recently. School is so crazy and it is insane that we are all seniors in college! Even more insane that I'm about to take my MCAT and start applying to medical schools. Growing up is pretty scary, but I still really wish you were here to experience it all with us. Miss you every day.
Love,
Ava
September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022
Hey Brandon, I haven't checked in for a while. I'm done with school and volleyball at least for a while, but my memories of you keep inspiring me to be better. I miss you.
September 21, 2022
September 21, 2022
Hey Brandon,
Hope everything's okay. It's been a while. Life's been so busy I feel like so much has happened but still nothing has changed at all. I'm getting ready to go back to school. I know I'm going to have a good time, but I hope I have time to study too haha.
I can't believe that you're already 21 now, and that everyone back from Freshman year has moved on to do their own things. Take it easy up there, and make sure whatever it is that you're doing, is fun (so not League of Legends).
PS, 7-up is better.
Love you buddy.
Hope everything's okay. It's been a while. Life's been so busy I feel like so much has happened but still nothing has changed at all. I'm getting ready to go back to school. I know I'm going to have a good time, but I hope I have time to study too haha.
I can't believe that you're already 21 now, and that everyone back from Freshman year has moved on to do their own things. Take it easy up there, and make sure whatever it is that you're doing, is fun (so not League of Legends).
PS, 7-up is better.
Love you buddy.
August 7, 2022
August 7, 2022
Hey Brandon,
Recently had a good friend join you up in heaven. I find peace knowing she'll be surrounded by amazing souls like yourself. Say hi and give her a hug for me.
Love always,
Megan
Recently had a good friend join you up in heaven. I find peace knowing she'll be surrounded by amazing souls like yourself. Say hi and give her a hug for me.
Love always,
Megan
July 31, 2022
July 31, 2022
Hey Brandon!
Still thinking about you a lot. The last few notes I left on here aren't showing up but I trust that you got to read them. :) You just turned 21 which is super exciting! I remember we'd talk about how we both had summer birthdays--crazy to think about how fast time flies and how old we're all getting. Life has been crazy. I spent 4 months in Barcelona then 2 months in NYC, and now am heading back to Michigan in a week!
Anyways, just wanted to say hi and let you know that we miss you tons. I hope you had lots of Sprite and fries on your birthday and got to properly celebrate the big day. I'll write again soon.
Love always,
Megan
Still thinking about you a lot. The last few notes I left on here aren't showing up but I trust that you got to read them. :) You just turned 21 which is super exciting! I remember we'd talk about how we both had summer birthdays--crazy to think about how fast time flies and how old we're all getting. Life has been crazy. I spent 4 months in Barcelona then 2 months in NYC, and now am heading back to Michigan in a week!
Anyways, just wanted to say hi and let you know that we miss you tons. I hope you had lots of Sprite and fries on your birthday and got to properly celebrate the big day. I'll write again soon.
Love always,
Megan
July 18, 2022
July 18, 2022
Hey Brandon,
Happy birthday! Hope you're having a blast up there, watching down on us. I'm sure you'd be happy to hear that I've been slowlllly getting better at volleyball! I should've joined you and everyone else back in middle school haha.
Man, I can't believe you're turning 21. Time is moving way too quickly for me to keep up. Memories of middle and high school are slowly becoming more and more distant, but thinking of you reminds me to stay kind and confident, just like you were. Coming into my last year of college, those skills are the ones I only need. Thank you for being someone I could always look up to, back then and even now.
Best,
Marcus
Happy birthday! Hope you're having a blast up there, watching down on us. I'm sure you'd be happy to hear that I've been slowlllly getting better at volleyball! I should've joined you and everyone else back in middle school haha.
Man, I can't believe you're turning 21. Time is moving way too quickly for me to keep up. Memories of middle and high school are slowly becoming more and more distant, but thinking of you reminds me to stay kind and confident, just like you were. Coming into my last year of college, those skills are the ones I only need. Thank you for being someone I could always look up to, back then and even now.
Best,
Marcus
July 17, 2022
July 17, 2022
Was thinking of you yesterday. Happy birthday! Time flies too fast. I’m really good now— I hope you are too. Have fun, but not too much. I mean, we don’t need grape juice anymore :)
Love you always
Love you always
July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022
Happy 21st mate!
Thinking of you and hoping you get to eat heaps of good food today ❤️ Sending you all my love and hugs on this special day.
Thinking of you and hoping you get to eat heaps of good food today ❤️ Sending you all my love and hugs on this special day.
July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022
Happy 21st my baby. Save all your stories to share when we meet again.
Love you to the end of the galaxies and beyond. Every day.
Mommy
Love you to the end of the galaxies and beyond. Every day.
Mommy
July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022
Happy 21st Brandon,
I love you and continue to think about you with every passing day ❤️ I wish you could be here so we could continue to grow. For now, I’ll take it as solace that we’ll meet in the same place and laugh/smile about our journeys before the next. Love you. Miss you brother.
Love,
Max
I love you and continue to think about you with every passing day ❤️ I wish you could be here so we could continue to grow. For now, I’ll take it as solace that we’ll meet in the same place and laugh/smile about our journeys before the next. Love you. Miss you brother.
Love,
Max
July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022
Happy 21st to the most amazing young man.
We are celebrating you today, thinking of you always.
I love you!
Ate
We are celebrating you today, thinking of you always.
I love you!
Ate
July 16, 2022
July 16, 2022
Hey Brandon,
Happy 21st birthday! I know this is the first time I’ve written to you but today’s a very special day, so I made a video with many memories I wish we could relive.
Nothing’s the same without you here. Even though we didn’t get to know each other well, I still think of you and that one time we played card games in Taiwan. I believe it was called War?
I can’t believe it’s been 7 years. For some reason, this year I’ve been thinking more about you and how life would be if you were still with us. I really miss you and can’t wait to see you again. Hope you like the video :).
Love,
Natalie
Happy 21st birthday! I know this is the first time I’ve written to you but today’s a very special day, so I made a video with many memories I wish we could relive.
Nothing’s the same without you here. Even though we didn’t get to know each other well, I still think of you and that one time we played card games in Taiwan. I believe it was called War?
I can’t believe it’s been 7 years. For some reason, this year I’ve been thinking more about you and how life would be if you were still with us. I really miss you and can’t wait to see you again. Hope you like the video :).
Love,
Natalie
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February 7
February 7
Brandon and your family remain in our hearts and every prayer.
With love, the Achcar family.
With love, the Achcar family.
February 7
February 7
Hey Brandon,
Just checking in and saying hi :). I cant believe time is moving this fast... I've been trying to play volleyball more but its hard here in San Francisco -- everyone is too good haha. Also, they added a new rank in league -- Emerald! I've still been stuck at pretty much the same elo since high school though, so honestly, you're not missing much. Miss you lots and talk to you soon!
Marcus
Just checking in and saying hi :). I cant believe time is moving this fast... I've been trying to play volleyball more but its hard here in San Francisco -- everyone is too good haha. Also, they added a new rank in league -- Emerald! I've still been stuck at pretty much the same elo since high school though, so honestly, you're not missing much. Miss you lots and talk to you soon!
Marcus
January 19
January 19
Thinking of you Brandon and sending a hug from us-- and to your family. The Galeys
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Happy 21st Birthday Brandon
Recent stories
Stirling Engine!!
March 6, 2018
Late into our 8th grade, Brandon, our friend Damien, and I worked on creating a stirling engine as part of an open-ended science project. Most of the other groups in the class created rather linear projects, but Brandon decided that he wanted to do something different, which we ended up doing. We went into the project with pretty high standards and expected to finish with a satisfying, effective product, but as our deadline got closer and closer, the three of us had to actually start working instead of spending our time watching videos or playing browser games in class. It's funny to watch the video because I'm genuinely impressed at how far we got given the amount of effort that we put into the project, but I couldn't expect anything less from Brandon in Middle School.
I'll never forget how defensive Brandon used to get when Mr. Rohrs challenged something that he said in class, or how he'd whip out the, "Actually...." every now and then.
I was lucky enough to get to know and become close with Brandon through Math and Science in 8th grade, and I've yet to encounter a Science class that I've enjoyed more than that one.
Attached is a video of us explaining how our project works. If you're interested in our 8th grader description, you're very welcome to watch the video, but it's more entertaining to view how much we changed from 8th grade to 9th grade, and onward.
Since you've passed, I've reflected and learnt so much about myself and the people around me. For that, I am eternally grateful. Yet, there's barely a day that goes by that I don't think about how I wish you were still around. Be it a boring class, or a quiet lunch, an eerie weekend night, or a sunny Saturday afternoon, you'll always be on my mind.
Love and miss you always,
Alexander Achcar
One year anniversary
January 15, 2017
by Alice Lin
To all Brandon's friends,
Brandon's ashes are resting at Woodlawn Memorial Park in Colma/South SF. His monument took a year to make and ship to US but it is finally in place.
Regards,
Brandon's Mom
April 7, 2016
by Alice Lin
For Brandon's friends and family who did not attend the US service and have been enquiring, Brandon's ashes are resting in peace next to his grandpa in South San Francisco. We are having an angel marble headstone built which will likely be completed after the summer. If anybody would like to visit at some later date feel free to contact me.
Rgds,
Alice
P.S. To Brandon's beloved cousins, I'm sure Brandon is smiling from heaven watching you wearing his volleyball and track uniforms. And thank you for bringing him his favorite drink.